2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EC54 SCC
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 122,966 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC54 SCC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 122,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC54 SCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (EC54 SCC) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn STRUT TOP RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
EC54 SCC Mileage History
- 26/02/200846,477 mi
- 26/02/200954,631 mi+8,154 mi
- 02/05/200955,239 mi+608 mi
- 17/04/201064,767 mi+9,528 mi
- 28/04/201065,023 mi+256 mi
- 03/05/201173,646 mi+8,623 mi
- 04/05/201173,667 mi+21 mi
- 28/04/201280,424 mi+6,757 mi
- 10/05/201387,328 mi+6,904 mi
- 22/01/201494,657 mi+7,329 mi
- 23/01/201494,658 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/201597,889 mi+3,231 mi
- 30/05/2016100,445 mi+2,556 mi
- 23/05/2017104,590 mi+4,145 mi
- 30/05/2017104,755 mi+165 mi
- 29/05/2018109,136 mi+4,381 mi
- 30/05/2018109,153 mi+17 mi
- 28/05/2019113,082 mi+3,929 mi
- 28/05/2019113,082 mi
- 28/05/2020117,477 mi+4,395 mi
- 20/05/2021119,183 mi+1,706 mi
- 20/05/2021119,184 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2022121,038 mi+1,854 mi
- 22/07/2022121,131 mi+93 mi
- 18/03/2023121,452 mi+321 mi
- 28/03/2024121,789 mi+337 mi
- 04/04/2024121,817 mi+28 mi
- 02/04/2025122,856 mi+1,039 mi
- 01/04/2026122,966 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 4,227 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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